| Spain has forty seven airports of which twenty are international. In the north; Barcelona, Bilbao, Gerona, Madrid, Oviedo, Reus and Valladolid airports are international with Barcelona airport and Madrid airport being the most popular airports. In the south: Alicante, Almeria, Jerez, Menorca and Malaga. Malaga airport accommodates a large number of passenger (10 million) every year. The airport system is well organised with flights routed to some of the main airports. Travel all over Europe is possible as well as to Canada, America and South America as popular destinations. The major airports in the country are Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga and Alicante.
The domestic airports in the country are: Pontevedra, Burgos, Zamora, Segovia and Calatayud airports in the north and Merida, Cuenca, Tervel, Caludad Real, Albacete and Cordoba, there are no regular scheduled or charter flights but they are popular for general aviation. Almost all airports have the most modern facilities. Tourist information desks are always available for your convenience. Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found in the airport terminals. Many airports have special facilities for disabled people such as reserved parking spaces, lifts, escalators and ramps, also adapted-telephones at wheelchair height in each terminal. For some last minute shopping, the duty-free include jewellers, bookshop, tobacconists, newsagents, music shop, shoe shop and many other local product stocking shops.
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Apartments
Holiday apartments can be rented or purchased along the coastal line as well as next to many of the beaches. Large group of friends or families taking a vacation together do find apartments an ideal place to rent instead of hotels. They fall cheaper than hiring more rooms at hotels or a big villa.
Hotels
The grading system of all the hotels in Spain makes it easier to find a hotel to suit an individual's taste and budget. Facilities like restaurant and bar, 24 hr room service and other recreational facilities like tennis, swimming pool are offered by almost all the hotels. Government owned hotels "Paradores", local "Hostels" and down scale hotels "Pensions" are gaining popularity with all kinds of travellers who are looking for an ethnic holiday. Lodging facilities of the above mentioned types have ratings from two - three star and offer superior quality and services than low rated hotels.
Mortgages
Mortgages are available for any kind of apartment or villa, right from the modest to the most luxurious. They are a great way to finance the purchase of any kind of property in Spain. Almost all banks give mortgages on all types of property, but one needs to provide them with enough proof that you can make monthly mortgages payment.
Property
To purchase property in Spain, one needs to have a residence permit. To obtain a residence permit, you must either have a job or have proof of sufficient funds to support yourselves and your family. One should retain a good lawyer who can complete all the legalities of purchasing real estate without giving you a headache.
Travel
Spain is attracting hordes of tourists and holidaymakers every day, due to its vast and diverse landscape. The fascinating history, unspoilt beaches, museum hopping, shopping, art nouveau architecture, exceptional monumental heritage, local customs, traditions, holiday celebrations - all this and much more offer insight to Spanish lifestyle.
Villas
All the regions in Spain offer variety of villas to suit every taste and budget. One can rent or buy villas that are close to the beaches, coastal line as well as those in the interiors. One will find truly beautiful and luxurious villas in Malaga, Nerja, Torremolinos, Marbella and all major costal and interior areas. One can choose from range of locations to build a new villa as purchasing real estate is a good investment.
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